Story time at ArchaeoEd. Once upon a time, Ed almost lost his life on an Indian reservation in Wyoming. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart...
May 01, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Rapa Nui is one of the world's most remote islands and home to an amazing ancient civilization. Actually not that ancient - the Rapa Nui people are still here and remember their past through oral tradition. Ed's just back from the island with fresh perspectives to share. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center,...
Apr 01, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Cuzco was the capital city of the ancient Inca Empire. Set in a lush valley high up in the Andes, it was arguably the most sophisticated city in the entire ancient Americas. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https...
Mar 01, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Inca creation stories speak of previous eras, floods, and the eventual creation of the best of peoples - the Inca. Four brothers and four sisters take an epic journey to discover the Valley of Cuzco. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land...
Feb 01, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Nestled in the Valley of Mexico, the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was the largest city ever built in the pre-Columbian Americas. Its daily mixture of violence and beauty was something that we modern humans should contemplate as part of our collective past. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit ht...
Jan 01, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 5
The Aztecs were Mesoamerica's mightiest empire. But how did they get there? Well, it all started in a place called Aztlan. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https://www.amazon.com/Land-Without-Continent-throu...
Dec 01, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In the summer of 1999, Ed and crew were risking life and limb to map the western side of Palenque. More snakes, more fantastic discoveries, and more crazy stories of life in Chiapas, Mexico. Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center , a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond. MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.org...
Nov 08, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In May and June of 1999, Ed and his mapping crew were hard at work puzzling out western Palenque. More deadly snakes, collapsed tombs, and 100's of ancient buildings were waiting for them in the jungle. Season 6 Episode 2, aired October 1, 2024. Evergreen Natural Pet A great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needs Go to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today! Pawistive Cravings Go to www.pawsitivecravings.com...
Oct 01, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 2
The year was 1999. Ed and his crew started year two of the Palenque Mapping Project. Ed recounts the story - snakes, pyramids, tombs, and a visit from the President of Mexico! Season 6, Episode 1 - aired September 1, 2024. Evergreen Natural Pet A great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needs Go to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today! Pawistive Cravings Go to www.pawsitivecravings.com for more information and us...
Sep 01, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 1
The ancient city of Tiwanaku ruled the Southern Andes for 1000 years. From the Pacific Ocean to the Amazon, their empire spread far and wide. 12,500 ft asl on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the city itself boasts the largest megaliths ever created in South America. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-pro...
May 01, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In 1997, Ed was part of the excavations that discovered the tomb of Copan's first ruler - Yax K'uk' Mo'. Join him as he tells the story in his usual humorous style. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Cont...
Apr 01, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 8
There were multiple militaristic civilizations in the ancient Americas. In this episode, Ed talks about their rise to power and weapons of choice. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https://www.amazon.com/Land-With...
Mar 01, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Linda Schele was the most influential Mayanist of her time - some would say of all time. Ed had the good fortune to be counted among her graduate students. In this episode, he'll tell you some stories from his time with her. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.or...
Feb 01, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 6
All over the ancient Americas, from Chile to Alaska, the Milky Way was seen as the path to the otherworld. Join Ed as he explains his evidence for that assertion. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https://www.amaz...
Jan 01, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Teotihuacan was the most important city in all of ancient Mesoamerican history. Despite almost 200 years of archaeology there, there's a whole lot we don't understand. Join Ed for a discussion of what we know - and still don't know - about Teotihuacan. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non...
Dec 01, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Day of the Dead is a captivating and globally celebrated holiday. Accompany Ed on a journey through its rich origins, his personal encounters with this vibrant tradition in Latin America, and discover how you too can participate in its wonderful traditions. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit ht...
Nov 01, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 3
When it comes to lost ancient cities that everyone wants to find, El Dorado runs a close 2nd to Atlantis. Did it really exist? Join Ed as he tries to unravel 500 years of stories and expedition accounts. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book ...
Oct 01, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Ever wonder how Ed became an archaeologist? Well here's the story. The year was 1990 and the place was Copan, Honduras. A field school experience for the record books! Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https:...
Sep 01, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Fact - Peru's first pyramids are earlier than Egypt's Not only did they start earlier, they were built for centuries longer. Join Ed as the explains Peru's first civilizations from 3500-200 BCE. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's...
May 01, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 9
3500 years ago, Poverty Point was a thriving city of over 5000 people in the bayous of northern Louisiana. Despite not having agriculture or even ceramics, those people built North America's 2nd largest pyramid-mound. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt ...
Apr 01, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The final chapter of the Palenque Mapping Project, Season 1. More snakes, more temples, and a robbery at gun point! I got by with a little help from my friends. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https://www.amazon...
Mar 01, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The continued story of how I mapped Palenque - still in 1998, field season 1 of 3. In this episode - forest fires, mangos, and skinny dipping. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https://www.amazon.com/Land-Without-...
Feb 01, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 6
From 1998 to 2000, I led the Palenque Mapping Project. In this episode I'll share the behind the scenes story of how I got the job and the strange things that happened while making the map. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land With...
Jan 01, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The Wari were a civilization of 100's of 1000's of people living in the Andes between 500 and 1000 CE. Never heard of them? You're not alone. In this episode, I'll tell you about them and explain why I believe they were the inspiration for the later Inca Empire. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center...
Dec 01, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Mississippian civilization honored its dead by laying them to rest in pyramidal burial mounds. But why? What did it mean to them and where did they get the idea to do it? In this episode, we'll discuss that tradition - including its origins and evolution. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit...
Nov 01, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In the centuries before Columbus, millions of people lived in what's now the eastern United States. Today, we call that Mississippian Civilization. In this episode, I'll discuss what we think we know about their religion. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration....
Oct 01, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
For most people, Indiana Jones is the archetypal archaeologist. But is he? Indie is a lot of things, but a good archaeologist isn't one of them! Join Dr. Ed as he separates fact from fiction. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Wi...
Sep 01, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The trailer to begin Season 4 of ArchaeoEd Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Matt Savino's book Land Without a Continent https://www.amazon.com/Land-Without-Continent-through-Central/dp/1959099728...
Aug 31, 2022•59 sec0
About 4000 years ago, the civilizations of Mesoamerica created the world's first team sport - older by centuries than any other. It was played with a big rubber ball, in a stone-built ball court, and enjoyed from the Chihuahua Desert to the rainforests of Honduras. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 ...
May 01, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode I'll ask the age old question - who's a good dog? Dogs were man's best friend in Americas for 1000's of years, from Alaska to the tip of Chile. They were pets, cargo haulers, hunting companions, guides to the afterlife, and at times, food. Join me as I discuss what I know about dogs in the ancient Americas. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddot...
Apr 01, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 8
